Many people think sex trafficking only happens on foreign shores.But here in America, sex slavery is thriving. Perhaps most astounding is that the average age for these girls’ entrance into the sex industry is 12-14 and the vast majority of those in prostitution have no other options for survival. In this episode, investigative journalists Mariana van Zeller and Darren Foster go undercover and explore the world of sex trafficking in the United States. They gain an insider’s perspective from victims and hit the streets with law enforcement and volunteer organizations who are on the front lines fighting to stop this horrific crime.

Mariana and Darren begin their journey in North Carolina with Mark and Aimee, two volunteer outreach workers who assist victims of sex trafficking. Among prostitutes, reportedly75% percent are selling themselves because a pimp is making them do it. When Mariana and Darren join Mark and Aimee for a night on the streets, they experience firsthand the battle against the pimp’s influence – and how dangerous that fight can be.

Tonight on Inside Secret America: American Sex Slave Mariana and Darren meet with several girls – girls who are victims of the sex industry, women who are still in the game, and survivors who were lucky enough to narrowly escape the game. No two stories are alike on American Sex Slave. Americans everyday are being sold like livestock, forced against their will, and most go undetected by the public eye. Join Mariana and Darren as they go face to face with the women that have suffered this industry and the men behind the crimes on tonight’s Inside Secret America: American Sex Slave.

Comments

Sherry

July 25, 2013, 12:31 am

Amen, on the death penalty!!!

Phil

SC

July 25, 2013, 11:06 am

This has been going on so long I really don’t see how this is kept underground. I personally know 3 women who this has happened to and the first one was over 30+ years ago. I see young amateur pimps doing this just to make extra cash to subsidize their theft cash. Dan Rather did a story on this a couple of years ago and I thought he promised to stay on the story…but I havent heard back from him. They find young girls who aren’t happy at home, hook them on drugs…rape them to make them feel broken then put them on the streets, many times shipping them out of State …. it’s a huge network. I don’t understand how someone hasn’t put a target on this…it’s heartbreaking and angers me personally to no end.

Roy

Mumbai

July 26, 2013, 4:05 am

Why cant the leaders of nations stop this menace in their own back yard then talk , spend time, wars, arms supply geopolitical Forums other countries economy,.

Its better for every national leader to clean up his own mess in their country for which hes elected .

Jennifer Zucker

Denver, N.C.

July 26, 2013, 5:21 pm

Jillian Mourning is my daughter and lived a life of hell in this horrible crime. I applaud her for her courage to speak out on this epidemic. She is turning this into a positive by having created her non profit organization, All We Want Is LOVE. Now she is a finalist for the award Do Something airing on VH1 July 31sy at 8pm. I couldn’be more proud!

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